1990 Nissan Maxima
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 Nissan Maxima. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
It IS possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Significant corrosion of the fuel filler tube may result in fuel leaks which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. In addition, the left rear seat belt retractor IS mounted to the wheel housing and in the event of significant corrosion, and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.
Owner complaints
106 complaints7 involved a crash3 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system · Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the fuel filler assembly would have to be…
TL* the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the fuel filler assembly would have to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number: 95v244000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. The contact stated that there was corrosion within the fuel filler neck, which caused a fuel leak and could possibly cause a fire. The manufacturer informed the contact of the recall associated with nhtsa campaign ID number 95v244000 (fuel system…
TL* the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. The contact stated that there was corrosion within the fuel filler neck, which caused a fuel leak and could possibly cause a fire. The manufacturer informed the contact of the recall associated with nhtsa campaign ID number 95v244000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap), but the vin was not included. The dealer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 147,000.
- Structure › Body
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. the contact examined his vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side wheel well was extremely rusted. also, the rear driver's side seat belt had separated from the rusted wheel well. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 185,149.
- Seat belts
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. while cleaning the trunk, the contact removed the carpet in order to vacuum. he discovered that the driver side seat belt retractor was rusted. his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 52v244000. the current mileage was 132,000 and failure mileage was 128,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
I have a gas leak as described in nhtsa campaign # 95v244000. Recall date was 12/15/95. I took my 1990 nissan maxima to the dealer repair and was told that there was no open recall on my vin even though I had a print out of the recall from your web site. This could present a fire hazard.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
My fuel injectors are terrible. Car has no acceleration and smells of gasoline. my mechanic said that one injector was dead at idol.*ak
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Driver noticed that while driving in inclement weather water came in from the wheel welds and started leaking onto the rear seat. driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that both rear seats and bolts needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The driver noticed that the left driver 's side seat belt anchorage rusted. This cause no support for the seat belts. the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the seat belt needed replacing on the owner expense. no recall for this vehicle the mechanic informed the driver. please fill in additional information. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
While fueling gasoline it splashed back from the filler neck onto the ground. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the filler neck hose needed to be replaced. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Nissan maxima 1990: recall inspection was done ~1999 regarding possible defective gasolie filler pipe (campaign#95v244000). since then, small leaks after top off, and now getting worse. it poured out for 2-3 min last time I filled the tank. I called nissanusa at gardena,ca for permission to…
Nissan maxima 1990: recall inspection was done ~1999 regarding possible defective gasolie filler pipe (campaign#95v244000). since then, small leaks after top off, and now getting worse. it poured out for 2-3 min last time I filled the tank. I called nissanusa at gardena,ca for permission to respect and the lady twho answered the phone refused to grant it. I am a little afraid to drive the car now; try my best not to. I would like to ask you to help me get permission to have a free inspection at my local dealership. thanks for a reply. sincerely paul chan pkc228@cox.net. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Nhtsa campaign number: 95v244000.the car was recalled 1999, but has been since leaking gas sporadically after top-off or fill ups, now getting worse. ironically, it was not leaking gas prior to the recall.*ak I contacted nissan USA; but they refused to grant a second recall due to the mileage and age of the vehicle. to me, the car IS hazardous to drive.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission IS not able to shift into reverse. apparently this IS a very common problem with nissan maxima's manufactured between 1989-1994. many maxima owners have had their transmissions fail and have had to replace the transmission more than once in their nissan maxima's.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The vehicle's gas filler tube corroded. a recall (95v244000) was issued for the vehicle, however the dealer refused to repair it at no cost. please provide any additional information. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer received recall 95v244000 concerning fuel tank assembly. dealer refused to honor the recall due to the model year of the vehicle.*ak
- Structure
Consumer constantly has problems with vehicle's odometer it has broken for the third time.when the vehicle has goes threw inspection the consumer has to bring a document stating the correct mileage on the car so it can pass inspection. Consumer has replaced it twice now they fell the dealership should. But nissan keeps refusing to replace the odometer. *Mr *cb
- Unknown or other
The odometer was replaced 3 times. *mr ph *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall#95v244000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring
Went to replace bulb in assembly. Found plastic brackets inside melted. Tried to replace with used part, but every assembly I found had the same problem. I had smelled something burning a number of times recently, but had never identified the problem. This could be a serious fire hazard, since its clear all vehicles will have this problem. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768334
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The fuel and brake lines on my nissan maxima are corroded and due to the brake line failure I had a loss of brake power. I was able to stop and call a tow truck, thankfully. Also, the fuel lines are corroded and started to leak which could have caused my car to explode very easily. The placment of…
The fuel and brake lines on my nissan maxima are corroded and due to the brake line failure I had a loss of brake power. I was able to stop and call a tow truck, thankfully. Also, the fuel lines are corroded and started to leak which could have caused my car to explode very easily. The placment of these lines and the carlessness of nissan motors needs to be looked at here. People could die very easily from these corroded lines.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
I smell burned when I applied the brake. I isolated to the rear center brake lamp was not illuminated. Because the sockets were the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing. It IS very close to the recall 96v253004.
- Seats
When entering vehicle driver's seat mounting bolts snapped, causing a distraction to consumer when driving. Dealer notified. Ts
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
The local dealer shop personnel have heard and seen similar problems. mr
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Rear brake lights do not light up on a regular basis when the brake pad IS applied. The connectors that touch the light bulbs are very sensitive. The slightest movement causes the connection between the bulb and connetor to fail. I have noticed this problem with numerous maximas on the road. This…
Rear brake lights do not light up on a regular basis when the brake pad IS applied. The connectors that touch the light bulbs are very sensitive. The slightest movement causes the connection between the bulb and connetor to fail. I have noticed this problem with numerous maximas on the road. This problem exists with the rear lights as well (not only when braking). The rear 3RD brake light assembly has corroded and does not permit the bulb to be installed. This problem existed since I purchased the car with 92,000 miles on the odometer from a private party. Attemps to have it repaired by a local mechanic are in vein because the problem reoccurs within a couple days after being 'repaired'. Seems as if only half of the toal connectors are in everyday working condition. The other half turn on and on sporadically. This makes it seem as if I have some 'tail lights out'. This in turn gives police officers a reason to continually pull me over and let me know about the lighting situation. In addition, the non-working connectors give the car a poor appearance. Lastly, this can be very dangerous because the rear lighting may not be sufficient in certain situations. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Consumer states that there IS a leakage of fuel in the vehicle, causing strong fumes of fuel to get into the vehicle, resulting in having the driver not able to drive properly. Contacted dealer. nlm
- Seat belts
Rear left passenger restraint webbing has separated from track due to rust. dealer has inspected vehicle. A recall has been issued on vehicle make/model; however, this vehicle was not included due to the vin#. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10243708DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.
- 1023906012 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT: CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-5000 CPX-900 operating instructions are found at: https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/ DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/ DCA-8000 is now a required testing tool to be used for all warranty replacement decisions. The DCA-8000 is also a more efficient charger than previously available, and will charge any available 12 volt lead acid battery safely and accurately as long as all precautions and inputs are made correctly. The DCA-8000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandca8000.midtronics.com/
- 10235710INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10235707VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232658REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232657WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232652DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10206391STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192305SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10192233Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards. Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming may no longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously damaged. Therefore, Nissan most strongly discourages, and recommends that these wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming. See this bulletinfor further detail.
- 10192217If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. - ProCut technical support or service can be obtained by calling 1-800-543-6618. NOTE: Brake rotors may need to be resurfaced during routine brake repair or for brake "judder" incidents. - Brake judder: A brake pedal pulsation and/or steering wheel shimmy when braking that occurs when there is too much thickness variation of the brake rotors (see NTB00-033). See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10192216SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident. See this bulletin for further details.
- 10192145SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10188377STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10051767Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
- 606182Key value brake pad service information.
- 604301Service information on key value brake pads.
- 45008New non-asbestos replacement pads and shoes.
- 39652New non-asbestos brake pad.
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